Researching German ancestors? Come learn common language terms, how to read German handwriting, and a variety of sources for finding your German Ancestor's home in Germany. This workshop also includes a look at historical events which impact German research and an overview of the common records available for researching in Germany. ($15)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt once said “Remember always that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionaries.” This presentation explores the best records and methodologies to help you trace immigrant ancestors to their Old-World origins.

Migration through Canals and Waterways--Although the Erie Canal is probably the most well known canal in the United States, there were many other canals and waterways that connected rural areas and created avenues to transport people. This class will address migration through canals, rivers, and lakes used to transport people westward.

Friday 9th September 2011

Examine migration patterns from Ireland to the US and Canada, including the Scots-Irish looking at the push and pull factors and how these changed. Learn how settlement patterns can be used to find place of origin.

Anyone who has attempted to trace their ancestors back to Eastern Europe understands how border changes, language differences, and exotic-sounding surnames often complicate the research process. This session covers the most common myths/misconceptions and how to work around them.

It is estimated that over 400,000 Swiss immigrants have come to North America since its settlement. With over 80% of them being German-speaking, they often get lumped into "Germans to America," but the records found in Switzerland can be vastly different.

Researching German ancestors? Come learn common language terms, how to read German handwriting, and a variety of sources for finding your German Ancestor's home in Germany. This workshop also includes a look at historical events which impact German research and an overview of the common records available for researching in Germany.

The lecture will cover the background that is needed to understand Scots-Irish research; it will place it in its historical context and also discuss the records in the United States that are used to locate the place of origin in Ireland.

From interment to immigration there are more English, Irish and Scottish records on Ancestry.com than ever before. Learn which records are most useful to your quest to discover your British Isles ancestors.